Tag Archives: music
Can I interest you in a little mood music?
Peoples! I have music to recommend! Since I am headed to the Middle East, you might be expecting something atmospheric and haunting–but no! It’s Japanese pop music by a band called Scandal. Seriously, look at this video. I think it … Continue reading
The Tokyo holy trifecta of Shibuya, Yoyogi Park and the Harajuku Bridge
I know a pretty famous person of letters in Japan by the name of Mitsuyo Kakuta. She’s written over a dozen books, the last two translated into English, and the present one is being made into a big movie next … Continue reading
Japanese music is easy on the ears! Viva J-pop!
What do I have to do to get you to watch four short Japanese music videos? I know you lead busy lives and nothing gets between you and your Norwegian Death Metal, but if you aren’t familiar with Japanese music, … Continue reading
My idea of a good time in Bangkok is…(and these are never on anyone’s lists)
To get you in the mood for all things great about Bangkok, you have to see this video of Palmy performing the classic, “Yark Rong Dunk Dunk”. It is one of the greatest, most innocent pop songs and videos ever. … Continue reading
TheDromomaniac.com is live!
Finally! There is still the matter of bringing my old website over to the new and other things, but it can wait. I am disappointed with the front page that looks like the work of a 10 year old, but … Continue reading
The end is in sight! Website launch immiment!
Say “Amen” Somebody! Hallelujah! Design-wise, you will look at it and say, “We waited all this time and you show us something that looks like a 10 year old made it?” Yes, I am. I am using WordPress, which sounds … Continue reading
“Gyerunk kedves, mutassuk meg nekik!”
Just as when I stayed at Peter’s office there was a connection to a famous actress, I just found out that I am housesitting for the son of a Hungarian music legend, a member of the band, Kalaka. I am … Continue reading
Road Music
Every trip is remembered in song, something you listen to a hundred times to get through a long bus ride or something you hear on the streets over and over or for whatever nonsensical reason. I am only listening to … Continue reading




